Ukrainian Ambassador to Botswana, His Excellency Dr Oleksiy Syvak, visited the University of Botswana’s Okavango Research Institute (ORI) on the 11th of June 2025 to explore potential avenues for research collaboration between ORI and Ukrainian institutions.

Deputy Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning, Professor Richard Tabulawa, has described the Chinese Bridge competence show as highly critical in building a communication bridge between Chinese and Botswana primary school students.

The newly appointed Chairman of the University of Botswana (UB) Council, Dr Daniel Tau, on the 11th of June 2025 undertook a tour of the University’s facilities aimed at assessing how the infrastructure was being utilised besides identifying areas in need of maintenance or improvement.

In a bid to support science communication interventions which remain a catalyst for research impact, the University of Botswana (UB) continued to actively participate in key discussions underscoring its commitment to regional cooperation and leveraging academic expertise for sustainable development.

In a strategic collaboration aimed at preparing students for life beyond university, the Careers and Counseling Department partnered with Mascom Wireless to host a Youth Leadership and Mental Health Forum. This initiative was part of Mascom’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program 3 for 3 which is led by its staff.

University of Botswana (UB) Department of Accounting and Finance launched a two-week workshop on the 5th June 2025 at Oasis Motel to enhance financial management expertise for senior public sector finance managers to promote efficiency, accountable, equitable and sustainable management of public finances.

A delegation from the University of Botswana (UB) is currently attending the annual Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) Consortium Meeting, taking place from the 8th -11th of June 2025 in Lilongwe, Malawi.

University of Botswana (UB) Relics women’s basketball team may have fallen short on the scoreboard but their fighting spirit and resilience were on full display during their Botswana Basketball Association (BBA) League (Southern) clash against the formidable Police Ladies at Ba Isago University on the 23rd of May 2025.

University of Botswana (UB) Hawks kept their survival hopes alive in the Debswana First Division South League after securing a crucial 1-1 draw against Taung Young Strikers at Lekidi Football Grounds 24th May 2025.

Ghanzi District Council Chairman and Councillor for Kgaphamadi Central, Hon Thabiso Shane Kebadile, today met with University of Botswana Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, where they agreed to explore strategic collaborations aimed at transforming Ghanzi into a city.